August 9, 2026
Raise a Hallelujah
Pastor Alan Smith

Sermon Notes

Psalm 150
Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

I. Worship God Everywhere and With Everything

Worship is not passive observation. Worship is active engagement.

II. Worship God for His Works and His Worth

God’s worthiness is not dependent on our circumstances.

III. Let Every Breath Praise the Lord

If God gave you breath, use it for the purpose for which it was given.

Next Steps

• I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time.
• I choose to allow my life to be a worship song to God.
• I commit to be more engaged in corporate worship more often.

Deep Dive

1. Read Psalm 145:3. What is the difference between praising God for what He does and praising Him for who He is? Which comes more naturally to you and why?
2. Read Genesis 2:7 and Psalm 150:6. How does understanding that God breathed life into humanity deepen your appreciation of, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord”?
3. Read Revelation 5:11-13. How does this picture of heavenly worship help us understand the purpose of our worship today?

Springboard

1. What stands out to you most about the phrase “in the beginning, God,” and how does it shape the way you think about your own origin and purpose?
2. Read John 1:1-3. How does John’s opening line echo Genesis 1:1, and what does that tell us about who Jesus is and His role in creation?
3. Read Isaiah 45:18. How does this cross reference deepen your understanding of God’s purposeful design in creating the world?